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HP 5M manual Contents

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1 About Your Printer

Introduction	1-1
HP LaserJet 5 Printer Features	1-2
HP LaserJet 5M Printer Features	1-4
Accessories and Options	1-5
Ordering Information	1-7
HP LaserJet Printer Parts	1-8

2 Printing Software Overview

Introduction	2-1
Software for MS Windows	2-2
MS Windows Printer Drivers	2-2
MS Windows Status Utilities	2-3
Fonts	2-4
Network Management Utilities	2-5
Software for DOS	2-6
DOS Printer Drivers	2-6
DOS Utilities	2-6
Remote Control Panel	2-7
Software for Macintosh	2-8
Macintosh Printer Drivers	2-8
Fonts	2-8
HP LaserJet Utility	2-9
Optional Software	2-9
Optional Printer Drivers Available	2-9
Optional Networking Software Available	2-10

3 Using the Printer Control Panel

Introduction	3-1
Control Panel Layout	3-2
Control Panel Keys	3-2
Control Panel Menus	3-4
Printing Menu	3-6
PCL Fonts Menu	3-8
PostScript Menu	3-9
Job Menu	3-10
Configuration Menu	3-11
Memory Configuration Menu	3-13
Parallel Menu	3-14
Serial Menu	3-15
Resets Menu	3-16
Test Menu	3-17

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Page Page Page Take a look at all HP Support has to offer User’s Manual Warranty HP LaserJet Utility Macintosh Network SecurityAscii PJL Escape Sequence HP JetAdmin Utility Novell NetworksT e U t i o n R N I N G ConventionsTitle Part Number Supplementary DocumentsContents Printing Solving Printer Problems Contents-4 Warranty and Software LicenseIntroduction About Your PrinterHP LaserJet 5 Printer Features Utilities Features Energy SavingsManagement SoftwareFonts Networking HP LaserJet 5M Printer FeaturesEtherNet networks PostScriptT e Accessories and OptionsOption Description or Use Part Number Paper Handling AccessoriesStock, call the HP Customer Information Center 800 To order HP LaserJet 5/5M accessories and optionsOrdering Information Call HP Direct Ordering at 800Front/right side view with Tray 1 open HP LaserJet Printer PartsAbout Your Printer Power plug connector Modular I/O MIO slot Windows environments Installed the software, see the Getting Started GuidePrinting Software Overview HP dealerHP LaserJet 5/5M Standard Software for MS WindowsMS Windows Printer Drivers Status Window MS Windows Status UtilitiesHP LaserJet 5/5M Enhanced PostScript LevelHP FontSmart FontsHP JetPrint TrueType Screen Fonts HP JetAdminNetwork Management Utilities DOS Utilities Software for DOSDOS Printer Drivers Status Monitor Remote Control PanelLaserJet 5M GX Software for MacintoshMacintosh Printer Drivers HP LaserJetOptional Printer Drivers Available Optional SoftwareHP LaserJet Utility HP-UX Optional Networking Software AvailableT e f o r M a c i n t o s h U s e r s Using the Printer Control PanelControl Panel Keys Control Panel LayoutPrinters. The Go key performs six main functions Key ExplanationTo print a menu map of the control panel menus To change a printer control panel settingThat it is now the default Control Panel MenusControl Options Explanation Printing MenuLight FormManual Feed OFF RET OFFPCL Fonts Menu PRT PS Errs OFF JAM Recover OFFPostScript Menu PS Font ListJob Menu Configuration Menu Toner Density CLR WarnJOB Auto OFFPCL MEM Memory Configuration MenuBuffer Auto Resrcsave AutoADV Fnctns Parallel MenuHigh Speed YES Serial Menu Menu Printer Explanation Selection Response Resets MenuWhile the Job Cancel key only clears the current job Menu option with cautionSee , PostScript Printing’’ for additional information. See Test MenuUsing the Printer Control Panel Printing Printing Preparing for PrintingSelecting Paper and Other Print Media Printing on Custom Sizes of PaperPrinter can print on standard sizes and types of media Paper Type Dimensions Tray OptionalPrinting on Standard Sizes of Paper Paper jamTray 1 only. Load only one size of paper at a time in Tray Media Input OptionsTray 4Optional Media Inputs Optional Media InputsPull Tray 2 straight out of the printer Loading TrayTo load Tray Tray 2 holds about 250 sheets of 20 lb g/m2 paperLoading Tray To stop a print job from a software application Printing TasksStopping a Print Job To stop a print job from the printerTo turn on Manual Feed in the printer control panel Manually Feeding PagesTo turn on Manual Feed in your software application Be selected from your software application Reserving or Locking-out TraysMedia Size Designations Envelopes, while Tray 2 is reserved for letterheadLocking Tray To reserve and lock out TraysPrinting on more than one type of media for a print job To print a document from a reserved trayTo print a multiple-page document from two trays Regular Printing on Special Paper Printing on Special MediaPrinting Letterhead and Preprinted Forms Occasional Printing on Special Paper Tray 2 Letterhead Orientation Tray 1 Letterhead OrientationAn envelope. Jamming and printer damage can result Printing EnvelopesA paper jam To Load Envelopes into TrayTransparency Guidelines Printing Labels and TransparenciesLabel Guidelines To Print Transparencies or Labels T e R N I N G Printing with Optional AccessoriesPrinting from the 500-sheet Tray Will cause paper jams Media Source Default Printing PrioritySheet Tray 3 Details On next To Load Paper into the Optional TrayPrinting Printing with the Duplex Unit 2-Sided Printing Specifying a Duplex SetupLong-edge landscape orientation Paper orientation options for duplex 2-sided printingTray 2 Letterhead Orientation for 2-Sided Printing Tray 1 Letterhead Orientation for 2-Sided PrintingEnvelope Feeder Details Feeder for complete installation and setup instructionsPrinting with the Envelope Feeder Turn the printer off Inserting the Envelope FeederLoading Envelopes in the Envelope Feeder Standard Printing with the Infrared Serial PortTo print using the HP Infrared Adapter Printing PostScript Printing PostScript Printer Drivers for DOS/UNIX Applications Using PostScript Printer DriversPreparing for PostScript Printing PostScript Printer Drivers for MS WindowsRequirement Dpi Simplex Dpi Duplex Printer Memory and PostScript PrintingMemory Printing a Legal Page in PostScriptHP LaserJet 5M comes with 6 MB. Printing 600 dpi legal-size ChapterGives you Adobe’s 35 Type 1 fonts Switching Printer LanguagesTo change the printer’s personality setting PersonalitiesTo select a menu item Control Panel Differences with PostScriptPS Fonts List Characters to a wide range of sizes PostScript Fonts ListLanguage fonts see -1 on the following Downloaded fonts1PostScript Fonts List Printing Menu Differences Menu Items Affected by PostScriptResrcsave Printing a PostScript ConfigurationConfiguration Menu Differences IO BufferTest Menu is shown in -2 on the following PostScript ConfigurationPostScript configuration page the PS Config page item 2PostScript Configuration PostScript Printing Adjusting Print Quality Printer Choosing Print ResolutionSoftware application override control panel settings To adjust print density from the control panel Fine-Tuning Print QualityAdjusting Print Density Control panel Enhancing ResolutionTo adjust REt from the control panel To harmonize print density and REt settings Harmonizing Print Density and REt SettingsChecking the Effect of a REt Setting To turn on EconoMode from the control panel EconoMode setting should normally be set through a softwareEconoMode Printing Saving Toner with EconoModeCalling for Help Solving Printer ProblemsSolving Printer Problems Print media Clearing Paper JamsTransfer guide area Fusing assembly area Tray 3 optionalPaper Pickup and Transfer Guide Paper Jams Fusing Assembly Paper Jams-Top Cover Open the rear cover Fusing Assembly and Paper Exit Paper Jams- Rear CoverOptional Tray 3 Paper Jam Optional Duplex Unit Paper Jams Repeated Paper Jams Situation SolutionReset Action Resetting the PrinterTo activate a printer reset See the Resets Menu in for further details on each resetTo print a test Testing the PrinterSelf Tests Key to Figure Understanding the Self Test PrintoutSelf Test Printout To print a PCL Font List Checking Installed PCL FontsUnderstanding the PCL Font List Printout PCL Font List Dropouts Print Quality ChecklistImproving Print Quality Vertical FadeBackground Gray Toner Shading Vertical LinesToner Smear Vertical Line at Edge of Paper Vertical Repetitive DefectsImproperly Formed Characters Status Messages Status messages Error messages Service messagesUnderstanding Printer Messages Settings ConfigurationResetting Resetting ALLPrinting AT InsufficientMEMORY, JOB ClearedError Messages Paper Size Install TonerInstall Tray UnexpectedService Messages Tray 3 Installed Nvram ErrorSettings not Installed IncompatibleControl panel display is blank or garbled Troubleshooting ChecklistPrinter Response Problems Printer not onDisplay messages reappear or cannot be removed Message SolutionPrinter cannot produce a self-test printout Job sent to printer but nothing prints Software/Computer/Printer Interface ProblemsComputer, network, or I/O port problems Print speed is slow See Printing Menu for details Problems when printing transparencies and labels Manual feed problemsDuplex option problems Problems Using Optional AccessoriesSheet Tray 3 problems Envelope Feeder option problems PostScript Troubleshooting Solving Printer Problems Maintaining and Adjusting the Printer HP’s Policy on Use of Non-HP Toner Cartridges Storing, Installing, and Recycling the Toner CartridgeManaging the Toner Cartridge Toner Cartridge LifeClearing the Toner LOW Message Extending Toner Cartridge Life Based cleaners on or around your printer Cleaning the PrinterPrinter Cleaning Tasks Saving Power with the PowerSave Feature To change the PowerSave setting Part Name Part Number Remarks User-Replaceable PartsOrdering Information Tray 1 Paper Pickup Roller & Separation Pad Tray 2 Pickup Roller Transfer Roller Fusing Assembly Remove both Tray 2 and Tray 3 from the printer Optional Tray 3 Pickup RollerMedia Specifications Paper Guidelines Paper and Preprinted FormsHeavy Paper Stock Table A-1 Media Specifications A-3Label Construction Adhesive LabelsOrdering Transparencies Overhead TransparenciesEnvelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps EnvelopesEnvelope Construction Double Side Seam EnvelopesEnvelope Margins Envelope StorageMedia Specifications PCL Printer Commands Escape Sequences Common PCL Printer CommandsBefore using printer commands, compare these characters PCL Printer Command SyntaxTable B-1 Using PCL Printer CommandsPCL Font Selection Escape CharacterTable B-2 Setup StringsFunction Command Decimal Value Job Control Commands Control CommandsFont Selection Common PCL Printer Commands B-5Function Command Decimal Value Control Commands Function Command Decimal Value Cursor Positioning Opening Tray Specifications & Regulatory InformationSpecifications & Regulatory Information C-1 Location RequirementsSpecifications & Regulatory Information Printer SpecificationsThis HP LaserJet printer design eliminates Specifications & Regulatory Information C-3Environmental Product Stewardship Protecting the EnvironmentPaper Use This HP LaserJet design re-usesToner Cartridges Specifications & Regulatory Information C-5FCC Regulations Regulatory InformationVcci Statement Japan Safety InformationLaser Safety Specifications & Regulatory Information C-7Huolto Laser Statement for FinlandDeclaration of Conformity Specifications & Regulatory Information C-9Specifications & Regulatory Information Printer Memory Standard MB Maximum MB Printer MemoryDetermining Needed Printer Memory Optional Flash Simm How Your Printer Uses MemoryPrinter Memory D-3 Keeping Downloaded Resources in MemoryResource Saving in PCL and PostScript Printers On the following To determine how much memory to allocate to a personalityHow I/O Buffering Improves Performance Part numbers in the table below Simm Board InstallationMemory Simm Part Numbers Can add up to 40 MBytes of memory 6 MBytes are standardPrinter Memory D-7 Installing SIMMsOn the next Printer Memory D-9 Testing a Simm BoardMemory Simm running a self test printout PostScript Simm Troubleshooting a Simm BoardService / Error Messages ROM Checking ProcedureValidation Error Messages Printer Memory D-11Printer Memory Least significant bit to the most significant bit Serial Pin-out and Cabling ConfigurationSerial Pin-out and Cabling Configuration E-1 Serial CommunicationHP Part Number Description Serial Pin-out and Cabling Configuration25 to 9 pin adapter C2809A DB-9 Serial Cable pin outsPin numbers for you PC may be different. Please check Pins not shown are not used by the printerSerial Pin-out and Cabling Configuration E-3 DB-25 Serial Cable pin outsPin Functions Warranty and Software License F-1 Warranty and Software LicenseLimited Warranty Exclusions Limit of Liability Service During the Warranty PeriodWarranty Limitations Warranty and Software License F-3Repacking Guidelines Service After the Warranty PeriodHP Software Product License Warranty and Software License F-5Warranty and Software License Calling for Help Sales and Service OfficesSales and Service Offices G-1 Worldwide Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service OfficesDenmark Greece Latin American Headquarters Sales and Service OfficesUSA Sales and Service Offices G-3Venezuela Auto IndexHigh Speed Index-2Index-3 Index-4 Nvram ErrorIndex-5 Index-6